ISLAMABAD: The Apex Committee of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) granted in-principle approval for the Strategic Canals Vision 2030 and FBR Reforms.
Chaired by caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar, the 9th meeting of the SIFC Apex Committee assessed various initiatives under its purview.
The committee expressed profound satisfaction with the overall progress of the SIFC and praised the ‘Whole of Government Approach’ for realising the envisioned dividends.
The meeting, attended by the chief of army staff (COAS), federal cabinet members, provincial chief ministers and high-level government officials, included presentations by ministries on project and policy progress.
Plans for future endeavours to attract investment were also discussed.
The committee scrutinised measures contributing to the improvement of macro and micro-economic conditions, applauding efforts to build a sustainable ecosystem for attracting investments. Special emphasis was placed on cross-sectorial policy interventions, human resource development, infrastructural uplift, and the strengthening of domestic dispute resolution mechanisms.
The forum reviewed and appreciated progress in economic engagements with friendly countries, emphasising the efficient realisation of investment commitments for economic dividends.
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir, during the meeting, assured the Pakistan Army’s firm resolve to support government initiatives for economic stability and the socio-economic well-being of the people.
Towards the meeting’s conclusion, the prime minister acknowledged the role of SIFC, ministries, departments and affiliated stakeholders in achieving major economic milestones during the interim government.
He also urged the incoming government to ensure the continuity of economic policies, capitalising on the positive momentum established by SIFC for the larger interest of the country.
